Freshman Admission Reqs
Freshman Admission Reqs
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High School Preparation
High School Graduation
High school diploma required and GED is accepted
High School Program
College preparatory program is recommended
High School Units Req or Recommended
Subject Req Reco
English 4
Mathematics 3 4
Science 2
Foreign Language 2
Social Studies 4
Examinations
Subject Required Units Due in Admissions Office
SAT or ACT Considered if submitted August 15
SAT Only Not reported Not reported
ACT Only Not reported Not reported
SAT & SAT Subject Tests, or ACT Not reported Not reported
SAT Subject Tests Only Not reported Not reported
ACT Writing Test Policy Not reported Not reported
Applying For Admission
Applying For Admission
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Admissions Office
Address
1200 Main Street
Bethlehem
PA
18018-6650
Phone
(610) 441-3191 x3191
Fax
(610) 625-7930
Application Dates & Fees
Regular Admission Deadline
Rolling
Application Fee
No fee required
Application Fee Waiver
Not reported
Regular Admission Notification
Rolling, notification begins October 15
Accept Offer of Admission
May 1
Waiting List Used
Yes
Defer Admission
Student can defer admission
Transfer Admission
Transfer applications accepted
Early Admission
Early Decision Offered
Yes
Early Decision Deadline
Not reported
Early Action Offered
Yes
Early Action Deadline
November 15
Early Action Notification
May 1
Application Form
Common Application
Not accepted
Electronic Application
Accepted
Other Application Requirements
Interview
Not Required
Essay or Personal Statement
Required for all freshmen
Letters of Recommendation
1 recommended for all freshmen
Other
Portfolio for art majors; audition for music majors; 3.3 high school GPA, minimum SAT combined score of 1500 (with no section less than 500) or ACT score of 23 for nursing recommended for some freshmen
Financial Need
Financial need is not a consideration in the admissions process
Selection of Students
Selection of Students
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Factor Very Important Important Considered Not Considered
Rigor of Secondary School Record X
Academic GPA X
Standardized Tests X
Class Rank X
Recommendations X
Essay X
Interview X
Level of Applicant's Interest X
Extracurricular Activities X
Volunteer Work X
Particular Talent/Ability X
Character/Personal Qualities X
First Generation to Attend College X
Relation with Alumnus X
Work Experience X
Profile of Fall Admission
Profile of Fall Admission
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Overall Admission Rate
54% of 5,115 applicants were admitted
Women
64% of 2,614 applicants were admitted
Men
43% of 2,443 applicants were admitted
Students Enrolled
639 (23%) of 2,736 admitted students enrolled
Women
396 (24%) of 1,674 admitted students enrolled
Men
243 (23%) of 1,062 admitted students enrolled
Grade Point Average of Enrolled Freshmen (4.0 Scale)
4.00 and Above
25%
3.75 - 3.99
16%
3.50 - 3.74
20%
3.25 - 3.49
13%
3.00 - 3.24
10%
2.50 - 2.99
12.7%
2.00 - 2.49
3.3%
SAT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen
SAT Math: 520-600 range of middle 50%
Score of 700 - 800
Not Reported
Score of 600 - 700
30.6%
Score of 500 - 600
51.4%
Score of 400 - 500
15.3%
Score of 300 - 400
2.7%
Score of 200 - 300
Not Reported
SAT EBRW: 540-630 range of middle 50%
Score of 700 - 800
6.3%
Score of 600 - 700
33.3%
Score of 500 - 600
46%
Score of 400 - 500
12.6%
Score of 300 - 400
1.8%
Score of 200 - 300
Not Reported
ACT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen
24-28 range of middle 50%
Score of 30 - 36
14.3%
Score of 24 - 29
57.1%
Score of 18 - 23
14.3%
Score of 12 - 17
14.3%
Score of 6 - 11
Not Reported
Score of 5 or Below
Not Reported
ACT Math: Not reported
Score of 30 - 36
Not Reported
Score of 24 - 29
Not Reported
Score of 18 - 23
Not Reported
Score of 12 - 17
Not Reported
Score of 6 - 11
Not Reported
Score of 5 or Below
Not Reported
ACT Eng: Not reported
Score of 30 - 36
Not Reported
Score of 24 - 29
Not Reported
Score of 18 - 23
Not Reported
Score of 12 - 17
Not Reported
Score of 6 - 11
Not Reported
Score of 5 or Below
Not Reported
Other Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen
High School Class Rank
Top tenth: 16%
Top quarter: 40%
Top half: 78%
National Merit Scholar
Not reported
Valedictorian
1%
Class President
Not reported
Student Government Officer
Not reported
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